The Rockets picked up the 2016-17 option on Capela’s contract Monday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The 2014 first-round pick has quickly turned into an important rotation player for the Rockets in his second season, mostly due to the health issues plaguing Dwight Howard, Terrence Jones (eye), and Donatas Motiejunas (back). Even so, Capela has made the most of the opportunity, posting averages of 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and two blocks over 19 minutes per contest so far this season. If he continues to play this well, he may not see his role diminish significantly once the team gets healthier.